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ASUS made a souped-up gaming phone… so I used it to play Snake
With phones getting endlessly more powerful, it sometimes feel like a pointless arms race. Like, what do we need all that juice for? Faster scrolling on Instagram? 3D GIFS? Fucking Animoji? Well, with its beefed up ROG phone, ASUS has an answer: gaming. äàëüøå »
2019-5-2 18:54 | |
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Nubia’s slipped a whole cooling fan INSIDE its Red Magic 3 gaming phone
It was only a matter of time, but it’s finally happened: yes, you got that right, someone’s put a PC-style cooling fan inside a phone. Say hello everyone to the Nubia Red Magic 3 – a phone so gamer-centric, it just threatened to teabag your dad. äàëüøå »
2019-4-29 18:25 | |
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CHEAP: Level up your gaming with $300 off on Razer Phone 2
If you spend plenty of time playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) or Fortnite on your phone, it might be worth upgrading to something that’ll take your gaming to the next level. I’ve got good news on that front. äàëüøå »
2019-4-22 10:31 | |
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Microsoft’s cheaper, disc-less Xbox One S sounds like a good buy in 2019
Microsoft has just unveiled the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a new version of its gaming console that doesn’t include a disc drive. It’s cheaper by $50 than the standard Xbox One S at $249, and it’ll arrive in stores on May 7. äàëüøå »
2019-4-17 09:15 | |
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Highly Recommended: Rockstar Games’ immersive worlds are a stoner’s delight
Highly Recommended is our new series talking about the experience of safely engaging with tech-based entertainment and gadgets while “high. ” We hope our frank, open approach to this subject matter will aid in the fight to normalize the legal use of cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes. äàëüøå »
2019-4-13 00:03 | |
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CHEAP: PlayStation Classic for $30? Don’t mind if I do.
When Sony revived the PlayStation Classic, it was regarded by many in the gaming chattering classes as a lazy and transparent attempt to cash in on the retro gaming craze. Overwhelmingly, people’s complaints centered on one key issue: the games. äàëüøå »
2019-4-11 19:55 | |
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Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 730G chip is designed for cheaper ‘gaming phones’
The majority of ‘gaming phones’ from 2018 -including the Razer Phone 2, Asus’ ROG Phone, and Xiaomi’s Black Shark – were all powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 chip. It’s the same processor that was under the hood of many high-end non-gaming models from other brands, which means you weren’t getting anything special in terms of processing power. äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 19:30 | |
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Snapchat’s reinventing itself to fight Instagram
Last week, Snapchat held its first partner summit, where it described the company’s new approach to standing out from competitors like Instagram. Key announcements included new AR features for lenses, new Snap original content, a multiplayer gaming platform, and a new developer kit to integrate Snapchat stories in other apps (like Tinder). äàëüøå »
2019-4-8 14:56 | |
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Viveport Infinity is good – here’s how HTC can make it great
HTC unveiled its long-anticipated Viveport Infinity VR gaming service this week. It comes with a $13 monthly ($99 annually) fee and more than 600 titles you can play with unlimited access. The selection, price, and experience are all pretty good – but we’re hoping HTC is just getting started. äàëüøå »
2019-4-6 01:17 | |
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Redditors are pissed (and delighted) about the temporary shutdown of its r/games subreddit
Usually, being a gamer on the first of April is good fun — jokes, memes, pranks about Half-Life 3. But the moderators of Reddit’s r/Games subreddit made it very clear when they shuttered the community today that they were dead serious. äàëüøå »
2019-4-2 03:56 | |
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SEGA’s Genesis Mini arrives late to the party — are we still entertained?
SEGA finally revealed the official release date of the Genesis Mini, its answer to the craze of fun-sized retro consoles that peaked last year. As cool as it’ll be to see the return of one of gaming‘s most golden of oldies, SEGA may have missed the boat on this fad — and now we get to see if gamers actually want to buy a retro console that doesn’t have “Nintendo” emblazoned on it. äàëüøå »
2019-4-1 21:08 | |
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Bethesda’s games are going back to Steam, Epic gets snubbed
Bethesda has declared its public support of Steam by promising its upcoming games will have a home there. A scant six months ago, this would have just been the end of the company’s failed attempt to launch its own platform. äàëüøå »
2019-3-27 23:00 | |
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Nintendo is reportedly launching 2 new versions of the Switch this summer
The Wall Street Journal reports that Nintendo is working on two variants of its popular Switch game console, and aims to unveil them this summer. According to the outlet’s sources who have used both devices, they’re apparently not just ‘Lite’ and ‘Pro’ versions of the existing Switch, but are more varied than that. äàëüøå »
2019-3-25 12:03 | |
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 23:28 | |
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Cryptocurrency platform Augur can’t fix ‘invalid market’ scam without huge update
Decentralized betting protocol Augur is dealing with a situation: fraudsters can illegitimately profit by gaming the system, and there’s not much its devs can do about it (for now). Augur co-founder Joey Krug recently addressed community concerns about scammers taking over the platform. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 21:56 | |
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Stadia’s Google Assistant integration is the gaming feature I never knew I needed
Google today revealed just what kind of hat it intends to throw in the gaming ring — a cloud streaming service called Stadia. Most of the news was a lot of blue sky development jargon, but it did reveal one thing about Stadia that’ll probably do more to help gamers than any new controller or lack of latency: a dedicated walkthrough button. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 01:52 | |
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We finally get a glimpse of System Shock 3 — and it was worth the wait
The Game Developers Conference began yesterday, and it got off to an unexpectedly good start by finally revealing footage of a game long-rumored to be in development, System Shock 3. Previously glimpsed only in bits, it’s good to finally see the return of one of the old masters of gaming in full glory. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 19:57 | |
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Alienware’s 34-inch curved gaming monitor restored my child-like wonder
The overwhelming value prospect of cheap 1080p TVs has resulted in a drought of decent computer monitors in my home. My primary screen doesn’t even have HDR. Since moderation isn’t my thing, the biggest over-correction I could think of was to add a huge, curved Alienware AW3418DW. äàëüøå »
2019-3-12 00:22 | |
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Review: Alienware’s Aurora R8 with RTX 2080 graphics is a triumph
I’m not really a $3,000 computer kind of guy. But when Alienware offered to let me review the new Aurora R8 with an Intel 9th gen processor and Nvidia RTX 2080 graphics, I quickly became one. Normally I’d suggest saving yourself a grand by building your own system – but that’s not for everyone. äàëüøå »
2019-3-7 00:21 | |
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Apex Legends is more than just another ‘Fortnite killer’
Respawn’s surprise hit Apex Legends just achieved a truly impressive gaming milestone. So can we please not view it exclusively through the lens of Fortnite, as hard as that might be? Apex Legends hit 50 Million players worldwide! We are humbled by all your support and can’t wait to show you what’s next. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 22:58 | |
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Designers have an obligation to make gaming accessible for people with disabilities
Anyone can play video games, right? If you’ve been following recent buzz in the gaming industry, you might be under the impression that video games are more accessible than they’ve ever been. Popular talking points include how video game audiences are increasingly large and diverse. äàëüøå »
2019-2-23 20:00 | |
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Logitech is bringing back its best gaming mouse with essential upgrades
More than a decade ago, Logitech delighted gamers with the MX518, a high-precision mouse tooled for players who wanted performance without all the bells and whistles – and a modest price point. äàëüøå »
2019-2-20 11:21 | |
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The PlayStation Vita started what Nintendo’s Switch perfected
PlayStation‘s Japanese store recently marked the PS Vita as scheduled for discontinuation (soon), as we all suspected it would. Now seems like the perfect time to remember what it contributed to the transformation of gaming hardware — namely, the co-mingling of handheld and stationary game consoles, a. äàëüøå »
2019-2-20 01:12 | |
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The VR revolution is already here — and it isn’t gaming
Reports of the death of virtual reality are greatly exaggerated. In fact, far from dying, the VR industry is poised for explosive growth in the near-term according to analysts. Modern VR headsets arrived less than three years ago. äàëüøå »
2019-2-20 00:23 | |
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How to use two-factor authentication on popular PC gaming platforms
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an easy-to-implement method of protection for online accounts. äàëüøå »
2019-2-19 19:24 | |
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Far Cry: New Dawn somehow made post-apocalyptic America boring
There’s only one rule in gaming: don’t be boring. Players can tolerate awful AI and grimy graphics if there’s a payoff. But if your game is as thrilling as a Jeffrey Archer novel, no amount of spit and polish can save you. äàëüøå »
2019-2-18 15:09 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Denmark
What more could you want from a country where fairy tales, Lego, and the idea of the chill ‘hygge’ vibe originate? Now Denmark is also one of the most exciting startup scenes in Europe and is home to more than 400 tech companies that do everything from analytics and big data to gaming, cloud, fintech, and apps. äàëüøå »
2019-2-14 12:00 | |
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Return of the Obra Dinn is the best game you aren’t playing
Indie games often slide under the radar, even when they’re brilliant — more so if they’re not part of a popular genre. So in the interest of making sure a gem of a game doesn’t go unsung, I thought I’d recommend the game that wowed me the most in 2018: Lucas Pope’s Return of the Obra Dinn. äàëüøå »
2019-2-9 01:09 | |
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How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The PlayStation Network is a perfectly serviceable gaming network, and you can meet some lovely people though it. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 03:25 | |
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Farming Simulator is the bizarre, off-the-wall new esport gaming needs
We’re getting a new kind of esport to challenge the dominance of Overwatch, League of Legends, and Dota 2, and it’s none other than… Farming Simulator? Yes, developer GIANTS Software is setting up a full esports league, complete with a prize pool of ˆ250,000 (around $282,000), for competitive farming. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 00:11 | |
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The internet has made sports betting easier, so Uganda is banning it
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has issued a directive that states new gambling licenses will no longer be issued to sports betting companies and existing ones will not be renewed once they expire. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 18:28 | |
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Verizon is testing a game streaming service targeting Android devices
The Verge reports that Verizon is the latest company to throw its hat into the game streaming ring, with a trial of its upcoming service that it’s quietly running with some customers on Nvidia Shield set-top boxes. äàëüøå »
2019-1-14 08:50 | |
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Uber’s 3 grand ambitions and what they mean for us regular folks
Uber has plans to eliminate car ownership, take over the public transportation systems, and even fly you across cities. Say bye to being stuck in traffic? Uber says this dream can become reality in just few years’ time, as it rolls out plans to become “Amazon of transportation. äàëüøå »
2019-1-12 17:30 | |
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Alien Blackout backlash shows fans and creators see mobile very differently
Fans and game makers are clashing over a newly revealed mobile game, Alien Blackout. A continuation of the Alien series, revived so spectacularly with 2014’s Alien Isolation, the game has fans crying foul and developers raising a confused eyebrow. äàëüøå »
2019-1-11 21:27 | |
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This crowdfunded Pong table might be the coolest thing at CES
There’s lots to love at CES each year, but there’s always that one product that’s just to cool to ignore. This year, it’s a $3,000 table that plays Pong. No, really. While it may seem an underwhelming addition to a trade show known to showcase the latest and greatest, this digital representation of the 1972 classic, Pong, has been a hit with anyone who’s taken the time to try it out. äàëüøå »
2019-1-10 05:18 | |
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Acer put a rotating display in its $4,000 Predator Triton 900 gaming laptop
CES is upon us and it’s raining gaming laptops. After Samsung and Asus’ announcements, Acer has unveiled a curious $4,000 convertible laptop named the Predator Triton 900. The device features a 17-inch 4K display supported by a CNC-machined Ezel Aero Hinge that allows you to flip, extend, or recline the screen while it remains attached to the base. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 14:33 | |
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ASUS rethinks gaming laptop design with its inventive new ROG Mothership
I can’t help but rag on gaming laptops that feature loud design elements and over-the-top RGB lighting, but I can certainly get behind ASUS‘ bonkers new ROG Mothership, which features a radical approach to cramming plenty of powerful hardware into a portable system. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 13:12 | |
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Samsung re-enters the gaming laptop arena with its RTX 2080-powered Notebook Odyssey
At CES in Las Vegas today, Samsung unveiled its fresh take on gaming laptops, the Notebook Odyssey, with top-end hardware and and a more discreet look than others in this segment. The Notebook Odyssey (which is actually the latest in Samsung‘s gaming lineup of the same name) packs an all-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card that supports ray tracing, along with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage, as well as a 1TB HDD. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 10:18 | |
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The best and worst gaming stories of 2018
2018 has been a year with some awesome games, and some not-so-awesome things happening in the gaming industry. Here are the biggest stories we saw in gaming this year. The Jacksonville shooting We can’t bring up this year’s events in the gaming industry without bringing up the tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. äàëüøå »
2018-12-22 12:00 | |
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Day 10 of TNW’s Advent Deals: a Sennheiser headset, Harmon Kardon, and weed accessories
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the course of 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. Need deals from yesterday? You got it, bud! On the tenth day of TNW’s advent, the lovely team gave to me… Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset Haven’t heard of Massdrop? Basically, it’s a retail site that works with its users to make products that they want. äàëüøå »
2018-12-21 12:13 | |
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The Fnatic Clutch 2 is a stylish and comfortable gaming mouse for under $60
As vertical mice are beginning to reach a zenith, there’s still a place for more traditional-looking offerings. This week we’re taking a look at Fnatic’s Clutch 2 – a right-handed wired gaming mouse that’s an unabashed all-rounder, yet is sufficiently customizable for even the most competitive of gamers. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 11:55 | |
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TRON Bringing Improvements to Popular ‘Blockchain Cuties’ Game
Late last month, TRON announced that it would be funding $100M into the blockchain-based gaming market. In a project entitled the TRON Arcade, this money will be sent out over the next three years. äàëüøå »
2018-12-16 00:31 | |
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Review: The Fnatic miniSTREAK is a solid gaming keyboard for under $100
Gamers and writers are alike in one important respect: they’re both extremely discerning about the keyboards they use. As someone who sits in the middle of that particular venn diagram, I was thrilled when Fnatic offered me the chance to review their miniSTREAK compact gaming keyboard. äàëüøå »
2018-12-15 07:48 | |
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HP’s $1,500-ish Omen 15 is the sort of laptop gamers dream about
Talk about good timing: it just so happened I was in the market for a new laptop, when HP sent over one of its new Omen gaming machines a couple of weeks ago. And while it’s an excellent performer, it’s not the one I want to buy for myself. äàëüøå »
2018-12-12 12:45 | |
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We watched about 60 billion hours of gaming footage in 2018
A YouTube exec revealed over the weekend just how much time we spent watching gaming vids on YouTube. When you combine that number with the amount of time we know people watch videos on livestreaming sites like Twitch, and you can determine we’ve watched around 60 billion hours watching games — and that’s just this year. äàëüøå »
2018-12-12 22:19 | |
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Comparison: Is Astro’s A50 gaming headset worth $200 more than Logitech’s G433?
Perhaps the best part about Logitech, these days, is the number of products on offer at differing price points. After the company purchased Astro Gaming last summer, it added a high-end line of stellar gaming cans, rivaling anyone in the industry, including Razer, Turtle Beach, and others. äàëüøå »
2018-12-7 06:29 | |
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Early impressions: Alienware takes a few risks with the new M15
Alienware’s m15 is a shocking new take on the humongous laptop: it’s not humongous. It’s still a powerhouse that handles 1080p gaming with apparent ease. But now it fits in a backpack. I’ve only spent a couple of days with the m15, but my experience so far has given me a few early impressions. äàëüøå »
2018-12-6 02:41 | |
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Nubia’s new gaming phone gets shoulder buttons and 10GB RAM
Chinese hardware maker Nubia is pushing further into the gaming phone arena with its new Red Magic Mars handset, which has arguably the most powerful internal specs available on in the Android universe today. äàëüøå »
2018-11-29 08:08 | |
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